Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
1404. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has raised the implementation of section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 with the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have had discussions with my colleague, Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, T.D., concerning the implementation of section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended by section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010. Officials in my Department continue to engage with their counterparts in the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the implementation of the provisions in the Courts. A formal Operational Working Group, comprising representatives of relevant stakeholders, including the Courts Service, is currently being established which will discuss and deal with issues arising from road traffic legislation, including any difficulties regarding the implementation of section 22.
